HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01212014 - C.19RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with the California
Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in an amount not to exceed $100, to enforce California seed marketing
and labeling requirements for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This MOU will reimburse the department up to $100 for services. There is no cost share requirement and the revenue
has been anticipated in the departmental FY 13/14 budget
BACKGROUND:
The goal of seed law enforcement (Section 52288, California Food and Agricultural Code) is to protect seed
consumers, including vegetable and field crop growers, as well as urban landscapers. Poor quality seeds can cost
farmers and home gardeners alike considerable amounts of time, money, and resources, by way of reduced yields,
poor crop quality, contamination by weeds or other unwanted species. By enforcing California Seed Law regarding
marketing and labeling, the Department is able to ensure that consumers receive the desired product, and that there is
supportive legal action for those who are wronged.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/21/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: 646-5250
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 21, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 19
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Vincent L. Guise, Director of Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Date:January 21, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:CA Seed Law MOU13-sd07
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to accept CA Seed Law MOU 13-sd07 will result in loss revenue for the department.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None